Dec 12, Cat Distemper : All cats are at risk from feline distemper.

Cat Distemper is also known as, feline distemper, panleucopenia, feline parvovirus, feline infectious enteritis, feline infectious gastroenteritis, cat plague, cat fever, these are but some of the names that the disease has been given.
Your veterinarian however, will probably refer to the condition as Panleukopenia.
The first noticeable symptoms of feline distemper may be that your cat is lethargic and depressed, has a marked decrease in appetite, is running a fever, is vomiting.
As the disease develops, and it can develop rapidly, dry heaving is possible and the cat may show signs of being in pain.
Severe dehydration is likely, (a severely dehydrated cat may sit with its head over the water dish but not be able to drink.) The vomiting becomes persistent and the cat may develop diarrhea which may, or may not, be bloody.
As with many feline illnesses, a cat with panleukopenia may display the 'third eyelid', a haw that shows at the inner corner of the eye. Grooming is likely to be neglected.
Not all of the above symptoms may be present and there may be other complications, such as hypothermia due to dehydration. It is vitally important therefore that any sick cat must be seen by a veterinarian for diagnosis. Cat distemper symptoms appear swiftly and often give the impression that the cat has been poisoned.
Feline parvovirus is spread by direct contact with contaminated feces, urine, vomit, mucus, blood, and saliva. Fleas can also transmit the virus from cat to cat.
Kittens affected by cat distemper unfortunately do not have a high survival rate.
A cat is also susceptible to indirect contact to feline distemper from food and water dishes, grooming items, litter trays, cat toys, cat beds and bedding, rugs, carpeting and other household items. The parvovirus remains infectious even after the body secretion has been removed or faded away.
Is my indoor cat safe from catching cat distemper?
Cats that are kept indoors are at less risk of cat distemper, than are cats that are allowed to roam, but not absolutely free from risk. The virus can be brought into the home by a human who has been in contact with parvovirus, on their hands, on their shoes, on their clothing etc. Also indoor cats do have a habit of escaping the house.
The panleukopenia virus is a very enduring and persistent virus. It can survive in the environment for a long time and is resistant to ordinary domestic cleaning products. After an occurrence of distemper in a multi-cat household, the entire house needs to be thoroughly cleaned with a solution of bleach and water and any shared bedding, food bowls etc. need to be thrown away. New cats need to be isolated until they have been tested and vaccinated.
All cats are at risk from this highly contagious disease. Kittens and un-vaccinated cats that roam are the most vulnerable of all, older cats may develop an immunity to the virus.
Feline distemper is known in all parts of the world, in both developed and undeveloped nations, and in both rural and urban areas. The warmer the climate the more chance of an outbreak in urban areas. Colonies of feral cats are highly susceptible to an outbreak of the virus.
Cat distemper has no relationship to canine (dog) distemper, the two are different diseases, it is however similar to canine parvovirus.
Kittens affected by cat distemper unfortunately do not have a high survival rate. Strong adult cats that endure the first five days have a much better chance of surviving (provided veterinary attention is sought as soon as symptoms develop.)
It is quite common for a cat with distemper to contract other infections because its immune system has been weakened.
A surviving cat will require plenty of nursing after it is well enough to be taken home, and full recovery will take some time, a recovering cat should be isolated from all other cats.When fully recovered a cat will likely have no lasting impairment and will then be immune to reinfection.
What if a pregnant cat has distemper?
A pregnant cat infected by the parvovirus can transmit the virus to her developing litter. The resulting kittens are likely to be born with cerebellar hypoplasia, a disorder of the brain, and therefore be uncoordinated in their movement and suffer from head tremors. The kittens will in all probability survive, but the disorder is permanent. Feline distemper sometimes causes a pregnant queen to abort her litter.
The course of feline distemper can be very short indeed, just four to five days, and if the disease reaches the advance stages untreated then death can occur within a short time, however many cats can survive if they receive speedy attention, there is no cure, treatment consists of intensive supportive care and preventing secondary infection.

Prevention of Cat Distemper is far better than treatment, and the most effective way to prevent the disease is by suitable vaccination. Do not leave the health of your cat to chance - - consult your veterinarian about feline distemper vaccination.

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"Winkie The King"

"Sir Isaac WinkaFeller"  
Servant/King Of Winkiedom 
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"Sir Isaac WinkaFeller"

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Dec 8, Feline Asthma : Feline bronchial disease.

Feline Asthma is an inflammation of the bronchioles ( lung passageways,) a respiratory condition that makes breathing difficult for the cat.
An asthmatic attack can range from mild to severe.
In mild cases the cat may suffer bouts of coughing, wheezing and labored breathing that come and go,(can sometimes be mistaken for trying to fetch up a hairball.)
With a severe attack the cat will have extreme respiratory problems that can, in some cases, be life threatening.
If you have any cause to suspect that your cat has asthma, consult your veterinarian.
Any cat of any age can develop asthma, however it is more commonly found in cats of two to eight years. Some sources say that female cats are more at risk than males and that Siamese cats may be more susceptible than other breeds. Overall though, it is estimated that fewer than one percent of cats will develop asthma although this number could be increasing.
There are many things that can trigger a cat's asthma including airborne allergens such as the dust from cat litter, pollens, tobacco smoke, wood smoke, scented candles, incense, mold, aerosol sprays including deodorant, polish, cleaners, hairspray, perfume, flea spray.
Other allergens include, dust mites, moist air, detergents, perfumed soap, shampoo, moth balls, potpourri, paint, carpeting, feather pillows, and many other common household products and items can trigger an attack of feline asthma.
Some cats may suffer asthmatic attacks due to food allergies. Some foods are higher in natural histamines than others.
A bacterial infection, mycoplasma, and some viruses may also be a contributory factor.
Stress may be a trigger, or increase the severity of an attack of cat asthma.

Feline asthma is also referred to as cat asthma, allergic bronchitis, feline bronchial disease and allergic airway disease.

Trying to identify and eliminate the trigger of your cat's asthma can be quite a task, and is best left to your veterinarian.
It is estimated that fewer than one percent of cats will develop asthma although this number could be increasing.
For example, if you suspect that your cat reacts to the dust from the cat litter you are using you will need to find a replacement that not only does not cause a reaction but also is one that your cat is happy to use.
Likewise with food, your pet may acquire feline asthma from food she has enjoyed all her life, the allergy may have been quietly developing and show itself suddenly.
Also, the manufacturers of branded cat foods sometimes change ingredients, the brand stays the same but the food may now contain something to which your cat has an allergy.
Finding a replacement food that your cat will eat and does not have ingredients to which your cat is sensitive may not be easy.
As the cause of cat asthma can be more than one thing, and not all the possible triggers can be eliminated from your cat's environment, your veterinarian will want to conduct various test to see if the source can be identified.
Your veterinarian will want to be sure that it is feline asthma as there are several other conditions with similar symptoms. These include pneumonia, lower and upper respiratory infections, cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease,) Bordetella, lungworms and feline heartworm.
Your vet will want to - Perform blood tests, listen to your cat's chest and breathing, x ray your cat's chest to look for abnormalities such as bronchial inflammation, flattened diaphragm and fluid accumulation. She or he may also want to perform a Bronchoalveolar Lavage.
Feline asthma is not curable at the present time, however modern treatments allow many cats to lead normal lives.The treatment prescribed will be dependent on the severity of your cat's asthmatic condition. Bronchodilators may be used in moderate cases and combined with glucocorticosteroids where the condition is more severe.
The usual form of administering medication for a cat with asthma has been intravenously (injection) or orally (pills.) However the drugs used may induce side effects and to combat this a form of administration has been developed where the drug is inhaled through a mask and therefor goes directly to the lungs inducing less side effects.
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Dec 22, Cat Hair Loss some of the causes for hair loss in cats.

Your veterinarian is the best person from whom to obtain advice, diagnosis and treatment. Here are some of the more common reasons for a cat to lose hair. The list is by no means exhaustive.
Cat hair loss on the stomach and inner thighs may be caused by the animal obsessively licking, biting or scratching due to irritation from mites, fleas or other parasites.
Many cats are allergic to parasites, one bite can result in a severe reaction, resulting in the cat worrying the area so much that it not only loses hair but also, eventually, becomes ulcerated.
With advice from your vet you will need to eradicate the parasites from both your pet and from its environment.
Food Allergy causing cat hair loss. Due to the fact that several other causes for hair loss in cats can show similar symptoms, and that often the cat has more problems than a food allergy alone, your vet will want to rule out other causes before diagnosis for food allergies.
Cats with an allergy to a food, or food ingredient, itch all over and may scratch excessively. It is the eating of certain proteins that causes the problem and your pet could be placed on a 90-day trial diet limited to a prescription brand food consisting of protein and carbohydrates that your cat has never eaten before.
Despite its name Ringworm has nothing to do with worms. Ringworm is a fungal infection that grows in the cat's hair, the exterior layers of the cat's skin or in its claws.
Some cats with ringworm will have a very noticeable skin condition, including loss of hair, while others will look normal. Often there are circular patches of hair loss on the head, body and ears.
Cats can become infected with ringworm by coming in contact with an infected cat, or other animal, from a human or by being in contact with an infected object such as bedding, carpet, furniture or grooming tools. Ringworm is contagious and can be passed from animal to human and vice versa. Children are particularly at risk of infection.
A cat with a healthy coat. Any hair loss or bald patches on a cat may be a sign that all is not well.
Ringworm can clear itself without treatment (although the cat remains a carrier of the fungus.) It is best to take your cat to your veterinarian in all cases where you suspect infection. Treatment will usually be by tablets and ointment, or lotion, for the skin.
The Endocrine System regulates the hormones that are discharged into the cat's body. Specific hormones are responsible for the growth of hair and when there is a surplus, or a deficiency in these hair growth hormones cat hair loss can occur.
Under normal conditions hair grows in cycles. A period of growth, then rest and then the old hair will shed. When the growth cycle is defective, such as an imbalance of hormones, new hairs will not grow to replace the shed hairs.
The hormonal control varies with different parts of the cat's coat, therefor loss of hair can result in bald patches in one part, whilst the coat is normal elsewhere. Most usually the body and tail are affected but normal hair growth remains on the head, face and legs. Your veterinarian may treat cat hair loss due to Endocrine Alopecia with a course of hormone therapy.
If your veterinarian rules out any possible medical causes for your cat's hair loss, he or she may determine that the problem is caused by Psychogenic Alopecia. This put simply, means your cat is over-grooming or hair chewing because of psychological reasons such as stress, nervousness, fear or anxiety.
Cats are intensely susceptible to changes in their routine or to their environment. Practically any change can upset and stress out a cat. An addition to the household, new baby, new partner, or a new pet can cause kitty anxiety. Even the arrival of short stay guests can be a source of stress, as well as changes to the food that you feed your cat or even changes to the time you leave the house to go to work.
Cats not only groom themselves to keep their coats clean but also to give themselves a feeling of comfort and as a way to relax. It is usual for a cat to groom as displacement behavior when temporary stressed, but with some cats there is a danger of excessive prolonged grooming to the point where hair loss occurs.
Extreme licking and chewing can produce patches where the cat's hair has become nothing more than stubble. Some cats may bite and pull out substantial chunks of hair.
Sometimes even though a medical condition triggered the cat hair loss, a nervous cat may continue its excessive grooming long after the condition has been successfully treated.
If it is established that it is Psychogenic Alopecia alone that is causing your cat to lose hair, you can try and find the cause of the anxiety and if possible eliminate it.
Often though the exact cause cannot be pin pointed or the cat, being of the nervous type, reacts in the same way to every possible cause of stress in its environment. In this case your vet may prescribe anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication to keep the psychogenic behavior in check.
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Dec 16, Bengal Cats, Spotted and Marbled, the energy packed Bengal Breed

Bengal cats were developed to combine the look of the Asian Leopard Cat (a wildcat) with the disposition of the domestic cat.
This crossing of wildcats and domestic cats, usually Egyptian Mau, Indian Mau, Burmese and Abyssinian, met with a good deal of controversy.
For Bengal cats to gain acceptance, it needed to be shown that all the wild tendencies had been bred out, and that the new breed can reproduce a consistent type.
The litters born of wild/domestic parents (F1) tended to produce infertile males and fertile females, and in most cases the temperament of the offspring was unstable.
Most cat associations do not allow early generation, F1, F2, F3 Bengals to be shown, and they are not regarded as being suitable as pets.
Domestic generation Bengals (known as SBT Bengals) are four or more generations away from the Asian Leopard Cat.
It is the spotted coat pattern that most resembles the coat of the Asian Leopard Cat and has earned the Bengal breed the nickname "living room leopard"
The spots range through chocolate, seal brown, tawny, gray, orange and golden. A high contrast between the spots and background color is considered preferable, the Bengal should have a spotted belly and a black tip to the tail.
Some spotted Bengals have a darker center to their spots and are known as Rosetted Bengal cats. Seal sepia with gold or green eyes and seal lynx point with blue eyes, are known as snow leopard spotted Bengal cats.
The term "Marbled" relates to Bengals that have sweeping swirled pattern coats. There will be at the least two basic colors, a light and a darker, with possibly a third color, which produces a colorful whirlpool. Every marbled Bengal flaunts its own distinct pattern.
Bengals have short to medium, very dense and unusually soft coats. In fact the coat of the Bengal breed has been described as "Quite unlike any other domestic breed, being more akin to the feel of a wildcat's pelt".
A medium sized cat the Bengal is large boned, so tends to be heavy for its size, with males weighing up to 15 pounds and females up to 10 pounds. Muscular, and generally very healthy, Bengals live up to about 20 years.
They have small rounded ears, large oval eyes and often quiet pronounced facial markings.
Bengal Cats - Personality Bengals are blessed with personality - in spades! This breed of cat may be admired for their striking and unusual coat patterns, but Bengals are not felines that are content to sit quietly on 'display'!
A running, jumping, and very much a climbing cat (a cat tree is highly recommended), in fact, Bengals could be described as feline dynamos. They are curious, intelligent, energy packed cats who will very much make themselves one of the family. Bengals love to stretch and roll around on the carpet.
Because they are so full of vim and vigor, the occasional unintentional scratch may occur when playing with your Bengal cat. This may be a concern if you have children in the family, but you can be assured that domestic Bengals (SBT Bengals) are not aggressive, love and are loyal to their humans, including children (as noted above, early generation, F1, F2 and F3 Bengals are not regarded as being suitable as pets.)
With its loud 'voice', and often extensive range of yowls and chirrups, a Bengal will get your attention if it needs it. Bengals use their vocal skills to express a wide range of emotions, but do not generally continually chatter like a Siamese.
The Bengal breed loves to receive affection, willingly taking all the stroking and petting that you are prepared to give them. These felines are also not shy in giving affection, often pushing and nuzzling their face into yours.
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Dec 13, Stroking your Cat, it does you good to stroke your cat.

By Larry Chamberlain.
Stroking your cat can be good for your health! It has long been known that pet ownership is good for you, we all need someone or something to love. It is also believed that stroking a pet, such as a cat, reduces stress levels and helps you to have a more positive perspective on life.
Stroking a cat, and listening to the sound of its contented purring, reduces tension and lowers your blood pressure it is believed.
A study was made of a group of people before and after they acquired a pet, the majority reported that their health had improved in as little as three to nine months.
The people who owned dogs reported the greatest health benefits, because of the exercise involved in walking the dog, but cat owners too said that they felt a lot better even though they were not so active.
Many senior citizens homes have "residential" cats, and staff report these pets as being of great benefit to the human residents, helping them feel more comfortable and to remind them of normal home life.
The physical contact with the pet can be therapeutic, and the activity needed to care for the cat gives the residences a sense of purpose.
The need for medications falls quite substantially in nursing homes where there is a cat available for stroking, and the act of stroking can help recovery after an illness.
Of course, it is not only seniors that benefit from the company of a cat. Whatever your age sharing your home with a cat means that you will need the services of your doctor less often and be less likely to feel isolated or lonely.
Children also benefit from having pets in the home. Studies have shown that many children believe that their cat helps them with their relationships with other family members and friends.
The American Journal of Cardiology published an article in 1995 attesting that those of us that own pets are more likely to make a recovery from a heart attack than non pet owners. One of the explanations for this was that stroking a pet releases endorphins into the brain calming the nervous system, and therefore lowering your heart rate.
So, if you want to feel better, forget about your favorite tipple, forget about chocolate, simply go stroke your cat.
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"Prince Rooter Tooter WaQue" -GUARDIAN OF WINKIEDOM-

"Prince Rooter Tooter WaQue
Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire-London, Kentucky

"ROOTER TOOTER WAQUE"

- A Guardian of Winkiedom -

"BIBBY WAQUE" - A Princess of The Kingdom Of Winkiedom -

"Princess Bibby"
A WATCHER of Winkiedom 

Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire - London, Kentucky

"Bibby WaQue"

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Dec 23, Newborn Kitten Care - Caring for newly born kittens.

Newborn kittens are vulnerable and delicate. It may seem that they are too delicate to care for, but with the right information and a little diligence you will be able to take care of them properly. In fact with mama cat around, generally all you need to do is help her out just enough to make sure her new kittens are okay.
When your cat has had her kittens, she will instinctively know how to care for and nurse them.
For the best chance of healthy kittens, mom cat herself must be healthy. A healthy nursing mom cat is able to give her newborns the best of care. So taking your pregnant cat to the veterinarian to make sure all is well is a vital first step in newborn kitten care.
The mother cat needs lots of energy to nurse her kittens so her food is important. She most likely will not want to eat for the first 24 hours after giving birth. But after that she will likely eat with a vengeance.
Feeding mom kitten food is recommended, this will give her the extra calories that a nursing mom needs. Don't forget that mom cat will also need constant access to clean fresh water.
The best thing a new baby cat knows how to do naturally is to suckle. In healthy kittens, this trait will be strong and instinctive. Newborn kittens will slowly and steadily put on weight if they are developing as they are supposed to.
Newborn Kitten Care. New kittens spend lots of time sleeping.
The beauty of it is that mom will know how to feed her litter and in most cases things will be absolutely fine.
But it does sometimes happen that there is a weak kitten in the litter. If the weak kitten does not thrive as it should, mother cat will know it. She may start to reject the struggling newborn and concentrate on feeding her healthy kittens.
This may seem cruel to a human, but it is only nature. Mom cat wants the best for the litter as a whole.
In this event you must treat the rejected newborn as an orphan kitten and care for it yourself, including feeding it.
An important part of your newborn kitten care is to check that the little ones are gaining weight steadily.
A little weight loss in the first day after birth is quite normal, after that the young kittens should double their body weight within the first two weeks. (Male kittens may gain even faster.)
Use scales to check each kitten's weight daily during the first fourteen days and then twice a week until they are weaned. Kitchen scales or postal scales work just fine.
Weight is an important indicator of a kitten's progress, should one of the litter lose weight, or fail to gain weight, contact your veterinarian.
Healthy baby kittens divide their time roughly between sleeping and eating, and if both these activities are happening more or less uninterruptedly, then your newborn kitten care regimen is working.
If a kitten is crying after eating it may be a sign that it is not getting sufficiently fed. All kittens are likely to give a little cry now and then, but a new kitten that cries a lot, rather than sleeps or eats, could be sick and need the vet's attention.
A newborn kitten is not able to defecate or urinate on its own. The mama cat needs to stimulate its rear end, by licking, and then clean up after the kitten has emptied its bowels.
If she doesn't do it, for any reason, then you will need to wipe the kitten's behind with a warm and wet washcloth in circular motions, to induce bowel movement. You will need to do this around every two hours, twenty four hours a day. At around three weeks of age the young ones will be able to defecate and urinate on their own, but it will be about six weeks before they are using the litterbox.
In caring for her newborn kittens a mother cat will want to keep them warm. You can help by ensuring that the room that the nest is in does not fall below 80 ?F for the first week or so. After this the room temperature can be reduced in stages to 75 ?F and then 70 ?F.
Make sure that mom and the kittens have a nest, a warm place to snuggle together in. Cardboard boxes lined with a soft warm blankets are best for your baby cats. Make sure the nest is big enough to accommodate the growing family.
When mom cat has had her kittens, she will instinctively know how to care for and nurse them.
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For the best newborn kitten care the nest should be in a draft free and quite area of your home. Not too much human traffic and it is best if other family pets are kept away as much as possible while the kittens are so young.
If mother cat becomes scared for the well being of her brood, she will take them from place to place in an attempt to shield them from danger. The kittens may be exposed to cold in this situation and you never know where mom might move them to. If she has access to the outdoors she may move them there and you may have a job to find them.
Remember that mom wants warmth and comfort for her newborn kittens but she also wants them to be safe. If anything at all makes her nervous she will move her litter.
Sadly not all kittens make it past the newborn stage. Sometimes the mother cat rejects a kitten and sometimes a kitten does not take to suckling.
Very young kittens can also be disease prone, especially when not being nursed by their mama cat. However, with your care and willingness to seek the advice of your veterinarian, the young ones will have every chance.
Remember that taking care of one newborn kitten, let alone an entire litter be could be stressful and overwhelming, if mother cat is not handling things well. But in most cases mom will cope just fine.
Mother cat will instinctively know how to care for her young kittens. Generally all you need to do is help mom cat enough to make sure the kittens are okay. Mom cat herself must be healthy. Newly born kittens will slowly and steadily put on weight if they are developing properly. Healthy baby kittens eat and sleep . . . a lot. A new kitten is not able to defecate or urinate on its own, it needs help from its mother or from you. Very young kittens need to be warm. Ensure that the room that the nest is in does not fall below 80 ?F for the first week or so. If mother cat becomes scared for the wellbeing of her babies she will move them in an attempt to shield them from danger. If you need the help or advice of your veterinarian, seek it straight away.
With constant vigilance for a few weeks, you will have a litter of lovely healthy kittens on your hands, and you can keep this healthy state ongoing with regular updates of your knowledge about newborn kitten care and regular vet visits.
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The Home Method Of Killing Ringworm On Cats.

   "Hydrogen Peroxide"


     There are many different ways to kill Ringworm on animals.  I've had veterinarians prescribe medicine that is available on the market, and I  have had veterinarians prescribe concoctions for Ringworm that had to be mixed in a drugstore.  
         I've been using hydrogen peroxide to kill Ringworm on my cats for 15 years now.   It is also safe to use on kittens.  I've also used it on dogs and puppies.  
     Hydrogen peroxide will kill bacteria, and also fungus, which is what Ringworm is.  It's something similar to the fungus that causes Athletes Foot. 
     After the Ringworm is dead, the fur of the cat or kitten will fall out.  This is normal since the Ringworm fungus (that is feeding on the skin) has been killed and the skin will dry up.  It will have the appearance of a burn spot.  If the Ringworm is on the cats face, the cat will look terrible until the new fur grows out a little.  As the new fur grows, the burn look will disappear.
     I  use hydrogen peroxide to clean my cats ears.  I also use it for cleaning mucus from around kittens eyes and noses when they have colds. The peroxide will eat away the dried mucus like an acid. Except for an occasional sting, (like alcohol on a cut) I have found no problems with using hydrogen proxide  as an overall safe bacteria, and fungus  killer on cats and kittens. 


P.S. Many thanks to the person who emailed me and brought to my attention that I was calling Ringworm a bacteria instead of correctly calling it a fungus.  Your comment is much appreciated.


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